Introduction:
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The year is 2052. The world is different, free of war, and it is all due to them. The Syris group, people that are committed to making the world a place that everyone can live without fear of an attack from their neighbor. Under them, the Earth has known the greatest era of peace and prosperity ever, and many of its citizens have a freedom that they haven’t felt until now. The world is far better off than it was, and nearly everyone will attest to that.
Syris began in the 1900s, although nobody is quite sure when or where. They just appeared, like so many groups, and at first nobody listened to them. They spoke of change coming, and that the only chance for the world to survive was to come together under a unified banner. Like all people with a slightly radical plan, they were largely ignored. Unlike most, though, they somehow managed to start collecting members. As the situation in the world began to deteriorate, more and more people started joining them. As the economies in one part of the world began becoming less well off than those in others, the idea of unification suddenly did not seem so bad. As oil prices started rising, suddenly everyone having access to it under a single government seemed like quite a good idea.
No matter what it was due to, by the early 2000s Syris numbered close to half a billion supporters. This began to grow even faster with the war in the Middle East and the failing economy in Europe, and even in the United States it grew, going so far as to form a political party and attempt to run for elections. They were unsuccessful, but their publicity made more and more people begin to think that their doctrines were a good idea. The idea of a world unified under a single government, with the only true restrictions being on weaponry and military equipment, was an idea that quite a few people thought would be good to try.
Despite all that, though, it wasn’t until 2016 that the events were truly set into motion. By this point, the economies of nearly every country in the world were beginning to fail, and people were beginning to lose faith in their governments. They could no longer provide for everyone, and the amount that they could care for was going down every month. Armies began dwindling, disgruntled and angry soldiers removed from a job because their salary could no longer be paid. Companies were laying people off left and right because they no longer had the money to support them, and people all over the globe were beginning to grow restless.
It was in this time that Syris began to make its move. Their message began appealing to each one of these people removed from work, and their promises of a stable financial system appealed to the ears of almost everyone, even if they didn’t understand the details. This talk was nothing new; Syris had been talking about the financial stability issues ever since they had gained enough prominence to make it onto the news. What was new was that none of the governments were able to come up with any reasonable solution to what was happening, and it was finally clear that they would never be able to.
Rallies began to emerge, people outside government buildings calling for their leaders to resign. This was not isolated to a single country, either. Nearly all of Europe, as well as the United States, China, and many others began realizing just how many people Syris had taken in. Millions upon millions of citizens started gathering in the streets of cities, shouting for a new government as their old one corroded away. The old governments tried to call in the military to keep order, but found, to their horror, that the military was more under the sway of Syris than it was under them. The military was not stupid, and it had become clear that there was not enough money in the governments to allow it to survive. It was a decision that was made across many countries, each military committed to protecting the country they served. It was for this reason that the majority of all of them joined with Syris, supporting the group’s bid for power. Most of the commanding officers saw the group as the only way their country could truly be kept safe.
Naturally, this process was not something that could happen overnight. Although the first historical record of a Pro-Syris rally was in 2016, the first country did not come under their sway until nearly 2022. After the first one did, several others followed, and by 2024 Syris was in control of most of Europe, East Asia, and North America. Assuming North America as their main base of operations, Syris began to militarize. All across their countries, the call went up for soldiers, and factories began churning out weapons, vehicles, and anything else that was needed. It was soon clear that they were truly going to attempt to go through with their plan to control the entire world under a single banner, and the conviction that they displayed spurned many others forward.
It was around this point that the head of the organization finally showed himself. On a broadcast that was shown around the entire world, the man announced himself as Darik Aren, President of Syris. His speech was brief, lasting no more than fifteen minutes, but his message was extremely clear: Syris’ goal was to unite the world under a single leadership, and they were going to accomplish that goal. He pointed to the already improving economic conditions in the countries they were controlling as proof that they could run them better than the previous governments, and told the world that the benefits from allowing Syris into their governments would be greater than what they already had. In a voice that seemed more sincere than any politician anyone had ever heard, he finished by saying that his wish was not for anyone to be hurt, and if they would at least give Syris a chance he could prove to them that he was not lying.
The response from the world was immediate, but hardly unified. Many, seeing the advantages to a unified world and optimistic that it could happen, wanted to join. Others, seeing this as an attempt to bring a tyrannical dictatorship to the world, rejected it and tried to persuade in the opposite manner. Several countries openly gave in, knowing that they could not fight the behemoth that Syris had become, and turned their governments over. The others, the ones that did not join, were either adamant in their refusal or only rejecting it because there was no consensus among either the government or the people. The latter fell easily to the Syrin war machine, unable to keep up a defense with half of their military joining the forces of the other side. The others were more difficult to bring under their sway, but, gradually, country after country was defeated and brought under the ever-increasing banner of Syris.
The war was long, but surprisingly not as bloody as one might expect. Many countries, after seeing the power that the Syrin war machine possessed, lost their will to fight and surrendered. Millions died, as casualties are impossible to prevent in war, but World War Three, or the Unification War as it came to be known, was not as deadly as either World War One or World War Two. Many of the most powerful nations were already under the control of Syris at the beginning of the war, granting them the full military might of nearly all of the world’s superpowers.
The end of the war was recorded as September 23, 2034. With a final sweep of a pen, a gesture of an older world, the world was finally under the control of Syris. While many were bitter, angry, or confused about the whole thing, it marked a new milestone in history. For the first time, a single person was the political leader of the entire Earth, and while the transition had in no way been peaceful, a single nation was now spread across every continent.
The years that followed were much less turbulent than many had predicted. With their new control, Syris established a chain of command. First was the President, Darik Aren. Then came the heads of the continents, who were followed by the heads of countries. It continued on down in the way one typically would, all the way down to the average civilian.
In the same way, a new military force was created. Having taken shape during the Unification War, the transition was simple, and the new military was able to take shape before anything else. Named the Syrin Global Defensive Forces, or SGDF, the military was set up in a similar way to the political hierarchy.
Along with the new government and army came new bases of operation. For some reason, Syris decided that New York City, in what had been the United States of America, was going to be their seat of power. Several skyscrapers were converted to buildings that would house the SGDF for the region, and extensive reconstruction was done on them to re-purpose them to the needs of their users.
The ultimate seat of government was a bit different. About a year before the end of the war, when it was clear what the outcome would be, Syris had begun constructing a new building, out in the ocean just off of the coast of the city. Nothing was really seen of it until the construction cleared the top of the ocean, and from there it seemed to grow incredibly fast. Teams of several thousand workers labored night and day, and the building continued to stretch towards the sky. Even with advanced construction techniques and virtually unlimited resources, the building was under construction for nearly three years before it was declared complete. As no official name was given to it, people began to refer to it as the Spire, a name that eventually became used by everyone to refer to it.
At the same time, a universal system of currency was devised. It was unimportant that different countries had differing values to their national currency anymore, and as a single nation Syris could allocate resources to where they were most needed. While a universal currency was met by slight opposition, it became clear quickly that it was needed to rebuild the economies of the world. Taking a name that made sense to everyone, Syris’ financial experts decided to call the currency “credits”.
The economic rebuild took years, but Syris was slowly able to bring the world back onto its feet. Economies returned to where they were, and then continued to build on from there. There was no true competition between countries, and no need to worry about imports or exports. Only competition between companies continued, and that was seen as a good thing. The ones that made the best of their product would flourish, while the others would be unable to compete and be bought out by those that were their betters. Syris fully supported the competition, using it as a means to get the best of what was available out to the general public.
Only a few economic regulations were made, and all of them were on the subject of military equipment. Following the war, spare firearms were collected up and disposed of under the authority of martial law. The new law for the nation declared that the only ones authorized to carry weapons were those in the military sector. As you may imagine, this caused an uproar in some parts of the world, but the law was eventually carried out and every weapon the SGDF could find that they did not control was destroyed. While many civilians were able to hide weapons, the new law prevented them from openly carrying them. Non-lethal weaponry, like stun guns, was allowed, just to make sure individuals had something to protect themselves if it was necessary.
There were few things that Syris changed about the actual world. They were content to leave it functioning socially as it had been, for they knew that interfering with religions, the main dictation of social interaction in many places of the world, would be more than they could deal with. Instead, they simply made a set of laws that would apply to everywhere without issue, and then let the government of each area choose their specific laws based on what they believed was best.
One thing that they did call for, however, was a way to register all citizens of their new world. This registration took the form of an ID chip embedded in the palm of an individual’s hand. This was a procedure that they had been putting into practice since before the war had begun, a way to recognize who was part of their nation, and overall it was not an unpopular move. It gave a way of identification that was simpler than licenses or birth certificates, and made it easier for the average person to go about their life.
Syris was not without opposition, though. Insurgent groups emerged shortly after the war, the largest calling themselves Aduros. Their starting point was somewhere in the last countries that surrendered, as those that had resisted to the end had fled from country to country as each had fallen. Armed with as much pre-war weaponry and equipment as they could find, their numbers were great enough to outmatch the SGDF forces in the region. Several bloody skirmishes happened before more SGDF soldiers were allocated to keep order. Unfortunately, when the rebel groups found that they were outmatched, they fled to other countries, beginning the entire process again.
It took nearly three years before the SGDF was able to bring the problem under manageable control. Aduros, although many in number, couldn’t compete with the SGDF on the battlefield, and were losing far too many to continue their struggle in the manner they were attempting. The final downfall came not from an SGDF attack, but rather from an attack of their own. On August 12, 2045, a rebel force of aircraft flew over New York City. Even in the present day, nobody is quite sure how they managed to get that many aircraft together without detection, and Syris has been extremely tight-lipped about it.
The force of aircraft flew over the city at daybreak, right as the SGDF air patrols were changing shifts. No SGDF forces met them, something that has been speculated about quite a bit due to what happened next. Many people believe that the President gave an executive order to not disturb the rebels, while others insist that the SGDF didn’t have time to mobilize. There are many more theories, most as crazy as your average conspiracy theory, but those two are the main ones people argue. In any event, the aircraft went for the Spire, and proceeded to attack it with everything they had. Bombs were dropped, missiles were fired, and bullets rained down on the newly constructed seat of Syrin power.
The assault continued for several minutes before any response came from Syris. Up until that point, no matter what had been dropped on the Spire, nothing had happened. Even the bombs and high-powered missiles had struck the side and exploded without even leaving a visible dent. As soon as a lull came in the firing, though, hundreds of panels suddenly opened up on the Spire’s walls and a massive hail of counterfire began pouring from the building. The targeting was so exact and the event so unexpected that, within seconds, nearly half of the attacking aircraft had either been outright destroyed or damaged enough that they had been forced to crash. A rally was attempted with the remaining ones, but it proved to be the last thing they tried. The Spire’s defenses were far too powerful, and within a minute the entire attacking force was destroyed.
While this was a stunning defeat for the insurgent forces, it was also a wake-up call to those that remained. It was clear that Syris could outmatch them in any combat situation, and that conventional warfare would be impossible to wage. From the wreckage of Aduros came a new group, calling themselves the Vespa, and before long they had brought together nearly every rebel group in the world. They worked in the shadows, careful to never trigger an open response from the SGDF. They would strike a target and vanish, never staying around to witness retribution. In time, they became just as much of a thorn in the SGDF’s side as Aduros had been.
What was strange, though, was that the Vespa seemed to have some kind of goal in mind. While they would undermine the SGDF where they could, their focus was not on simply removing the SGDF from power. It was clear that this was what they wanted, but there was something else that wasn’t clear about their actions.
Even with the rebel groups, however, the world began enjoying one of the longest stretches of peace that it had known. There were no countries to fight wars, and all disputes were settled by Syris before they could become issues. Better economies led to lesser unemployment, and standardized healthcare allowed everyone to have coverage available to them. Under Syris, the world had become a better place to live, and the only cost appeared to be the war. Even that now seemed like a small cost, as rebuilding was complete and the advantages far outweighed the issues that had arisen.
The year is 2052. The world is different, free of war, and it is all due to them. The Syris group, people that are committed to making the world a place that everyone can live without fear of an attack from their neighbor. Under them, the Earth has known the greatest era of peace and prosperity ever, and many of its citizens have a freedom that they haven’t felt until now. The world is far better off than it was, and nearly everyone will attest to that.
Syris began in the 1900s, although nobody is quite sure when or where. They just appeared, like so many groups, and at first nobody listened to them. They spoke of change coming, and that the only chance for the world to survive was to come together under a unified banner. Like all people with a slightly radical plan, they were largely ignored. Unlike most, though, they somehow managed to start collecting members. As the situation in the world began to deteriorate, more and more people started joining them. As the economies in one part of the world began becoming less well off than those in others, the idea of unification suddenly did not seem so bad. As oil prices started rising, suddenly everyone having access to it under a single government seemed like quite a good idea.
No matter what it was due to, by the early 2000s Syris numbered close to half a billion supporters. This began to grow even faster with the war in the Middle East and the failing economy in Europe, and even in the United States it grew, going so far as to form a political party and attempt to run for elections. They were unsuccessful, but their publicity made more and more people begin to think that their doctrines were a good idea. The idea of a world unified under a single government, with the only true restrictions being on weaponry and military equipment, was an idea that quite a few people thought would be good to try.
Despite all that, though, it wasn’t until 2016 that the events were truly set into motion. By this point, the economies of nearly every country in the world were beginning to fail, and people were beginning to lose faith in their governments. They could no longer provide for everyone, and the amount that they could care for was going down every month. Armies began dwindling, disgruntled and angry soldiers removed from a job because their salary could no longer be paid. Companies were laying people off left and right because they no longer had the money to support them, and people all over the globe were beginning to grow restless.
It was in this time that Syris began to make its move. Their message began appealing to each one of these people removed from work, and their promises of a stable financial system appealed to the ears of almost everyone, even if they didn’t understand the details. This talk was nothing new; Syris had been talking about the financial stability issues ever since they had gained enough prominence to make it onto the news. What was new was that none of the governments were able to come up with any reasonable solution to what was happening, and it was finally clear that they would never be able to.
Rallies began to emerge, people outside government buildings calling for their leaders to resign. This was not isolated to a single country, either. Nearly all of Europe, as well as the United States, China, and many others began realizing just how many people Syris had taken in. Millions upon millions of citizens started gathering in the streets of cities, shouting for a new government as their old one corroded away. The old governments tried to call in the military to keep order, but found, to their horror, that the military was more under the sway of Syris than it was under them. The military was not stupid, and it had become clear that there was not enough money in the governments to allow it to survive. It was a decision that was made across many countries, each military committed to protecting the country they served. It was for this reason that the majority of all of them joined with Syris, supporting the group’s bid for power. Most of the commanding officers saw the group as the only way their country could truly be kept safe.
Naturally, this process was not something that could happen overnight. Although the first historical record of a Pro-Syris rally was in 2016, the first country did not come under their sway until nearly 2022. After the first one did, several others followed, and by 2024 Syris was in control of most of Europe, East Asia, and North America. Assuming North America as their main base of operations, Syris began to militarize. All across their countries, the call went up for soldiers, and factories began churning out weapons, vehicles, and anything else that was needed. It was soon clear that they were truly going to attempt to go through with their plan to control the entire world under a single banner, and the conviction that they displayed spurned many others forward.
It was around this point that the head of the organization finally showed himself. On a broadcast that was shown around the entire world, the man announced himself as Darik Aren, President of Syris. His speech was brief, lasting no more than fifteen minutes, but his message was extremely clear: Syris’ goal was to unite the world under a single leadership, and they were going to accomplish that goal. He pointed to the already improving economic conditions in the countries they were controlling as proof that they could run them better than the previous governments, and told the world that the benefits from allowing Syris into their governments would be greater than what they already had. In a voice that seemed more sincere than any politician anyone had ever heard, he finished by saying that his wish was not for anyone to be hurt, and if they would at least give Syris a chance he could prove to them that he was not lying.
The response from the world was immediate, but hardly unified. Many, seeing the advantages to a unified world and optimistic that it could happen, wanted to join. Others, seeing this as an attempt to bring a tyrannical dictatorship to the world, rejected it and tried to persuade in the opposite manner. Several countries openly gave in, knowing that they could not fight the behemoth that Syris had become, and turned their governments over. The others, the ones that did not join, were either adamant in their refusal or only rejecting it because there was no consensus among either the government or the people. The latter fell easily to the Syrin war machine, unable to keep up a defense with half of their military joining the forces of the other side. The others were more difficult to bring under their sway, but, gradually, country after country was defeated and brought under the ever-increasing banner of Syris.
The war was long, but surprisingly not as bloody as one might expect. Many countries, after seeing the power that the Syrin war machine possessed, lost their will to fight and surrendered. Millions died, as casualties are impossible to prevent in war, but World War Three, or the Unification War as it came to be known, was not as deadly as either World War One or World War Two. Many of the most powerful nations were already under the control of Syris at the beginning of the war, granting them the full military might of nearly all of the world’s superpowers.
The end of the war was recorded as September 23, 2034. With a final sweep of a pen, a gesture of an older world, the world was finally under the control of Syris. While many were bitter, angry, or confused about the whole thing, it marked a new milestone in history. For the first time, a single person was the political leader of the entire Earth, and while the transition had in no way been peaceful, a single nation was now spread across every continent.
The years that followed were much less turbulent than many had predicted. With their new control, Syris established a chain of command. First was the President, Darik Aren. Then came the heads of the continents, who were followed by the heads of countries. It continued on down in the way one typically would, all the way down to the average civilian.
In the same way, a new military force was created. Having taken shape during the Unification War, the transition was simple, and the new military was able to take shape before anything else. Named the Syrin Global Defensive Forces, or SGDF, the military was set up in a similar way to the political hierarchy.
Along with the new government and army came new bases of operation. For some reason, Syris decided that New York City, in what had been the United States of America, was going to be their seat of power. Several skyscrapers were converted to buildings that would house the SGDF for the region, and extensive reconstruction was done on them to re-purpose them to the needs of their users.
The ultimate seat of government was a bit different. About a year before the end of the war, when it was clear what the outcome would be, Syris had begun constructing a new building, out in the ocean just off of the coast of the city. Nothing was really seen of it until the construction cleared the top of the ocean, and from there it seemed to grow incredibly fast. Teams of several thousand workers labored night and day, and the building continued to stretch towards the sky. Even with advanced construction techniques and virtually unlimited resources, the building was under construction for nearly three years before it was declared complete. As no official name was given to it, people began to refer to it as the Spire, a name that eventually became used by everyone to refer to it.
At the same time, a universal system of currency was devised. It was unimportant that different countries had differing values to their national currency anymore, and as a single nation Syris could allocate resources to where they were most needed. While a universal currency was met by slight opposition, it became clear quickly that it was needed to rebuild the economies of the world. Taking a name that made sense to everyone, Syris’ financial experts decided to call the currency “credits”.
The economic rebuild took years, but Syris was slowly able to bring the world back onto its feet. Economies returned to where they were, and then continued to build on from there. There was no true competition between countries, and no need to worry about imports or exports. Only competition between companies continued, and that was seen as a good thing. The ones that made the best of their product would flourish, while the others would be unable to compete and be bought out by those that were their betters. Syris fully supported the competition, using it as a means to get the best of what was available out to the general public.
Only a few economic regulations were made, and all of them were on the subject of military equipment. Following the war, spare firearms were collected up and disposed of under the authority of martial law. The new law for the nation declared that the only ones authorized to carry weapons were those in the military sector. As you may imagine, this caused an uproar in some parts of the world, but the law was eventually carried out and every weapon the SGDF could find that they did not control was destroyed. While many civilians were able to hide weapons, the new law prevented them from openly carrying them. Non-lethal weaponry, like stun guns, was allowed, just to make sure individuals had something to protect themselves if it was necessary.
There were few things that Syris changed about the actual world. They were content to leave it functioning socially as it had been, for they knew that interfering with religions, the main dictation of social interaction in many places of the world, would be more than they could deal with. Instead, they simply made a set of laws that would apply to everywhere without issue, and then let the government of each area choose their specific laws based on what they believed was best.
One thing that they did call for, however, was a way to register all citizens of their new world. This registration took the form of an ID chip embedded in the palm of an individual’s hand. This was a procedure that they had been putting into practice since before the war had begun, a way to recognize who was part of their nation, and overall it was not an unpopular move. It gave a way of identification that was simpler than licenses or birth certificates, and made it easier for the average person to go about their life.
Syris was not without opposition, though. Insurgent groups emerged shortly after the war, the largest calling themselves Aduros. Their starting point was somewhere in the last countries that surrendered, as those that had resisted to the end had fled from country to country as each had fallen. Armed with as much pre-war weaponry and equipment as they could find, their numbers were great enough to outmatch the SGDF forces in the region. Several bloody skirmishes happened before more SGDF soldiers were allocated to keep order. Unfortunately, when the rebel groups found that they were outmatched, they fled to other countries, beginning the entire process again.
It took nearly three years before the SGDF was able to bring the problem under manageable control. Aduros, although many in number, couldn’t compete with the SGDF on the battlefield, and were losing far too many to continue their struggle in the manner they were attempting. The final downfall came not from an SGDF attack, but rather from an attack of their own. On August 12, 2045, a rebel force of aircraft flew over New York City. Even in the present day, nobody is quite sure how they managed to get that many aircraft together without detection, and Syris has been extremely tight-lipped about it.
The force of aircraft flew over the city at daybreak, right as the SGDF air patrols were changing shifts. No SGDF forces met them, something that has been speculated about quite a bit due to what happened next. Many people believe that the President gave an executive order to not disturb the rebels, while others insist that the SGDF didn’t have time to mobilize. There are many more theories, most as crazy as your average conspiracy theory, but those two are the main ones people argue. In any event, the aircraft went for the Spire, and proceeded to attack it with everything they had. Bombs were dropped, missiles were fired, and bullets rained down on the newly constructed seat of Syrin power.
The assault continued for several minutes before any response came from Syris. Up until that point, no matter what had been dropped on the Spire, nothing had happened. Even the bombs and high-powered missiles had struck the side and exploded without even leaving a visible dent. As soon as a lull came in the firing, though, hundreds of panels suddenly opened up on the Spire’s walls and a massive hail of counterfire began pouring from the building. The targeting was so exact and the event so unexpected that, within seconds, nearly half of the attacking aircraft had either been outright destroyed or damaged enough that they had been forced to crash. A rally was attempted with the remaining ones, but it proved to be the last thing they tried. The Spire’s defenses were far too powerful, and within a minute the entire attacking force was destroyed.
While this was a stunning defeat for the insurgent forces, it was also a wake-up call to those that remained. It was clear that Syris could outmatch them in any combat situation, and that conventional warfare would be impossible to wage. From the wreckage of Aduros came a new group, calling themselves the Vespa, and before long they had brought together nearly every rebel group in the world. They worked in the shadows, careful to never trigger an open response from the SGDF. They would strike a target and vanish, never staying around to witness retribution. In time, they became just as much of a thorn in the SGDF’s side as Aduros had been.
What was strange, though, was that the Vespa seemed to have some kind of goal in mind. While they would undermine the SGDF where they could, their focus was not on simply removing the SGDF from power. It was clear that this was what they wanted, but there was something else that wasn’t clear about their actions.
Even with the rebel groups, however, the world began enjoying one of the longest stretches of peace that it had known. There were no countries to fight wars, and all disputes were settled by Syris before they could become issues. Better economies led to lesser unemployment, and standardized healthcare allowed everyone to have coverage available to them. Under Syris, the world had become a better place to live, and the only cost appeared to be the war. Even that now seemed like a small cost, as rebuilding was complete and the advantages far outweighed the issues that had arisen.
Technology:
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The technology of the world has advanced significantly over the last 40 years. There have been significant advances in medical, social, and military technology. The average person can now live longer and live healthier, and effective treatments exist for nearly every known disease. Synthetic body parts have advanced to a point where they can be a replacement for a limb with a perfect normal appearance and functionality, although organ cloning has become the most popular treatment for most body issues. Cybernetic augmentation to the human body is possible, but at this point it is not widespread and usually caps at cybernetic limbs, organs, or eyes.
Social technology has advanced to a point where wireless internet is available at any point in the world on your most basic device. Smartphones have become full-fledged portable computers, even more so than they were in the early 2000s. “Traditional” computers still exist, and they are more powerful than the portable ones. Nearly all transactions are carried out electronically, a system that made the switch to a standard credit system much easier to carry out.
A very important part of society is the identity chip an individual must have if they wish to be a legal citizen. For those that were around before the war, it was mandated that they have one implanted in their palm, and for those born after, it is automatically done at birth. The chips keep an active database of the individual’s registered name, gender, a photograph constructed from biometric data, blood type, date and place of birth, registered occupation, a view-only criminal record/warrants, place of residence and family members. The chip is scanned for anything that requires an identity confirmation. For more radical individuals, a device called a Control Chip was devised. Unlike a normal chip, it keeps tabs on their geographic location and more invasive information like their vitals, and can also administer a paralytic shock on remote command. These are for individuals such as sex offenders, individuals deemed a threat to society.
As always, firearms are one of the more important bits of society. While more powerful and more accurate than they were in the early 2000s, the average shape, size, and projectile has not changed all that much. Guns still fire bullets, as weapons that fire projectiles of energy are not stable or reliable enough to be used in open combat. The ammunition used by the SGDF is caseless. When it comes to vehicles, the vehicles used are largely the same as the early 2000s, just more advanced versions. This includes unmanned vehicles.
Nearly all electric power is now generated by renewable energy sources, such as Nuclear Fusion or Solar. Fossil Fuels were done away with as soon as it was possible, much to the happiness of a lot of the world's population. On a similar note, most motor vehicles are electrical or hydrogen powered, and there is the option to have them self-driving. That is still left up to the consumer, although many are pushing for it to be mandated.
Although technology has progressed to the point where an Artificial Intelligence can be created, Syris restriction state clearly that no AI with intelligence equal to or above that of a human can be created. Lesser AIs run all of the large stock exchanges and financial computer networks, and keep track of all records in most corporations. They are also in charge of systems such as those that run training programs, as the increased reaction time is far superior to that of a human operator. Many vehicles are either run or monitored by an AI, including all of those that drive themselves. Development is allowed, but it is kept closely monitored.
The technology of the world has advanced significantly over the last 40 years. There have been significant advances in medical, social, and military technology. The average person can now live longer and live healthier, and effective treatments exist for nearly every known disease. Synthetic body parts have advanced to a point where they can be a replacement for a limb with a perfect normal appearance and functionality, although organ cloning has become the most popular treatment for most body issues. Cybernetic augmentation to the human body is possible, but at this point it is not widespread and usually caps at cybernetic limbs, organs, or eyes.
Social technology has advanced to a point where wireless internet is available at any point in the world on your most basic device. Smartphones have become full-fledged portable computers, even more so than they were in the early 2000s. “Traditional” computers still exist, and they are more powerful than the portable ones. Nearly all transactions are carried out electronically, a system that made the switch to a standard credit system much easier to carry out.
A very important part of society is the identity chip an individual must have if they wish to be a legal citizen. For those that were around before the war, it was mandated that they have one implanted in their palm, and for those born after, it is automatically done at birth. The chips keep an active database of the individual’s registered name, gender, a photograph constructed from biometric data, blood type, date and place of birth, registered occupation, a view-only criminal record/warrants, place of residence and family members. The chip is scanned for anything that requires an identity confirmation. For more radical individuals, a device called a Control Chip was devised. Unlike a normal chip, it keeps tabs on their geographic location and more invasive information like their vitals, and can also administer a paralytic shock on remote command. These are for individuals such as sex offenders, individuals deemed a threat to society.
As always, firearms are one of the more important bits of society. While more powerful and more accurate than they were in the early 2000s, the average shape, size, and projectile has not changed all that much. Guns still fire bullets, as weapons that fire projectiles of energy are not stable or reliable enough to be used in open combat. The ammunition used by the SGDF is caseless. When it comes to vehicles, the vehicles used are largely the same as the early 2000s, just more advanced versions. This includes unmanned vehicles.
Nearly all electric power is now generated by renewable energy sources, such as Nuclear Fusion or Solar. Fossil Fuels were done away with as soon as it was possible, much to the happiness of a lot of the world's population. On a similar note, most motor vehicles are electrical or hydrogen powered, and there is the option to have them self-driving. That is still left up to the consumer, although many are pushing for it to be mandated.
Although technology has progressed to the point where an Artificial Intelligence can be created, Syris restriction state clearly that no AI with intelligence equal to or above that of a human can be created. Lesser AIs run all of the large stock exchanges and financial computer networks, and keep track of all records in most corporations. They are also in charge of systems such as those that run training programs, as the increased reaction time is far superior to that of a human operator. Many vehicles are either run or monitored by an AI, including all of those that drive themselves. Development is allowed, but it is kept closely monitored.
Syris/SGDF:
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Syris is the group of people that, in essence, run the world. They are spread across many countries, and have their people leading nearly everywhere. While it is known that Syris is run from the Spire, the heads of countries run the countries from within the capital cities of the countries themselves. It is much easier to keep each country under control if you actually command it from within the boundaries, a philosophy that they put into practice since before the Unification War. Although they govern the U.S. from DC, though, their main operational HQ is in New York City, within sight of the Spire. They have multiple buildings there that they run operations from, the Military building being the most prevalent one.
The main reason Syris is in control, though, is the fact that they hold all of the weapons. Under laws passed by them, nobody except agencies of themselves are allowed to carry weapons. Of course, this hasn’t stopped people from doing so, but as long as they never carry them in public, and are never found in possession, they will be fine. Still, Syris holds all the weapon technology, since they purged the globe of independent firearms producers or brought all of the under their control.
Syris has, in essence, a monopoly over the world. They control all trade routes, enforce all laws, and keep peace in all sectors of the globe. The laws they enforce are the same in every country. However, they are not cruel rulers, and are, in reality, some of the most fair in the history of the world. Since they enforce everything, and take the peace of the world seriously, the average civilian does not have to worry about corrupt military police, or anything like that. As long as you obey the laws, you really have nothing to worry about.
-Syrin Global Defensive Forces-
The Syrin Global Defense Forces are the only militarized group allowed to carry weapons, and as their name implies, they defend the average person, as well as the government and the stability of the world. They do not cause problems with anyone, and do not use their weapons unless someone threatens them. Nobody really bothers them either, except those looking to cause trouble, and those are usually small groups that are easily gotten rid of. The forces may defend, but they are still an army, and their combat strength is not insignificant, considering they have all the best technology. Like a normal army, they have access to combat vehicles like tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets. They are also organized like an average military, with the ranking system being the same. As a military, they try not to kill civilians, since that would turn the population against them, but sometimes it happens, and there are some that care and some that do not. Most do, because they know that they are fighting to protect those people, but there are always the few that just want the enemy annihilated no matter the cost.
The SGDF is set up in the same way as the modern militaries as the countries that it takes place in. Syris did not change much about the military process, since they just took the armies that were there before and customized them to their own use. While the training is a bit different everywhere, the basics are all the same. Syris takes the most effective weaponry and distributes it to every country, so every SGDF trooper is equipped the same, in the way that is most effective. Worse equipped countries were given better weaponry, and those without proper military training had instructors provided to them. Everything in each country is optimized to be the most effective.
While there are different disciplines to the SGDF, like the Army, Navy, and Air Force of today, all soldiers are considered part of the same organization. Recruitment is not done by multiple branches, and the way that soldiers are placed is due to their particular skill set, which is analyzed through a series of tests upon their recruitment. Even then, unless there is a specific reason, SGDF cadets are all required to go through nearly the same training regimen. The idea is that, while one might specialize in a specific field, they should be able to act as a regular soldier as well, as a precaution against unforeseeable events.
The SGDF is far better equipped than any insurgents, and the SGDF has nearly unlimited authority when it comes to protecting the peace of the world. Officers only answer to SGDF HQ, which is where their superiors are located, and are, in practice, given complete authority to deal with a situation as they see fit. This can involve anything minor, like taking prisoners, to something like ordering an air strike on what seems to be a potential insurgent nest.
While they are not technically part of the SGDF, civilian police are essential to the running of society. They are authorized to carry stun guns only, and are not authorized to deal with any live-fire situations. Civilian police take care of situations that are not hazardous, such as speeding tickets and fines for various misdemeanors.
All weapons used by the SGDF now are biometrically sensitive. For each one, the biometrics of a single soldier are coded into the weapon, and only that soldier can operate the weapon. In some cases, the biometrics for an entire squad are encoded into the weapon, allowing the entire squad free usage. Effectively, it makes it impossible for anyone other than the authorized personnel to use the weapon. All weapons are also built with a nanocompound in the material of the rifle. This does absolutely nothing until a very specific electromagnetic signal received by the nanomachines, upon which they will ignite and turn the entire weapon into a carbon husk, destroying it. This extra precaution is to prevent any rebel groups from obtaining SGDF weaponry and using it by disabling the biometric scanner.
As a general rule, the SGDF favors advanced non-lethal weaponry. Lethal weaponry is by no means discouraged, but most situations will end better if the opponent is still alive at the end of it. While caution must be exercised due to the adverse effects some non-lethal weaponry has on cloned organs and cybernetics, it is no less dangerous to the target than a bullet through the chest. The only issues arise when an innocent is subdued in this manner and there are long-term complications, but those situations are uncommon.
The standard SGDF combat apparel consists of two pieces. First, there is the bodysuit, which is a neck-to-toe suit, excluding boots and gloves, that has armored skin on top of a suit of synthetic muscles. This assists with manual labor and provides basic protection from weather, injury, and chemical weapons. For power to various systems, there is an integrated battery sewn into the suit. On top of this suit is the second piece, which consists of a tactical vest and any other extra equipment. The HUD of the SGDF helmets plugs into the suit’s battery, as do any other electronics that they may be equipped with.
Syris is the group of people that, in essence, run the world. They are spread across many countries, and have their people leading nearly everywhere. While it is known that Syris is run from the Spire, the heads of countries run the countries from within the capital cities of the countries themselves. It is much easier to keep each country under control if you actually command it from within the boundaries, a philosophy that they put into practice since before the Unification War. Although they govern the U.S. from DC, though, their main operational HQ is in New York City, within sight of the Spire. They have multiple buildings there that they run operations from, the Military building being the most prevalent one.
The main reason Syris is in control, though, is the fact that they hold all of the weapons. Under laws passed by them, nobody except agencies of themselves are allowed to carry weapons. Of course, this hasn’t stopped people from doing so, but as long as they never carry them in public, and are never found in possession, they will be fine. Still, Syris holds all the weapon technology, since they purged the globe of independent firearms producers or brought all of the under their control.
Syris has, in essence, a monopoly over the world. They control all trade routes, enforce all laws, and keep peace in all sectors of the globe. The laws they enforce are the same in every country. However, they are not cruel rulers, and are, in reality, some of the most fair in the history of the world. Since they enforce everything, and take the peace of the world seriously, the average civilian does not have to worry about corrupt military police, or anything like that. As long as you obey the laws, you really have nothing to worry about.
-Syrin Global Defensive Forces-
The Syrin Global Defense Forces are the only militarized group allowed to carry weapons, and as their name implies, they defend the average person, as well as the government and the stability of the world. They do not cause problems with anyone, and do not use their weapons unless someone threatens them. Nobody really bothers them either, except those looking to cause trouble, and those are usually small groups that are easily gotten rid of. The forces may defend, but they are still an army, and their combat strength is not insignificant, considering they have all the best technology. Like a normal army, they have access to combat vehicles like tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets. They are also organized like an average military, with the ranking system being the same. As a military, they try not to kill civilians, since that would turn the population against them, but sometimes it happens, and there are some that care and some that do not. Most do, because they know that they are fighting to protect those people, but there are always the few that just want the enemy annihilated no matter the cost.
The SGDF is set up in the same way as the modern militaries as the countries that it takes place in. Syris did not change much about the military process, since they just took the armies that were there before and customized them to their own use. While the training is a bit different everywhere, the basics are all the same. Syris takes the most effective weaponry and distributes it to every country, so every SGDF trooper is equipped the same, in the way that is most effective. Worse equipped countries were given better weaponry, and those without proper military training had instructors provided to them. Everything in each country is optimized to be the most effective.
While there are different disciplines to the SGDF, like the Army, Navy, and Air Force of today, all soldiers are considered part of the same organization. Recruitment is not done by multiple branches, and the way that soldiers are placed is due to their particular skill set, which is analyzed through a series of tests upon their recruitment. Even then, unless there is a specific reason, SGDF cadets are all required to go through nearly the same training regimen. The idea is that, while one might specialize in a specific field, they should be able to act as a regular soldier as well, as a precaution against unforeseeable events.
The SGDF is far better equipped than any insurgents, and the SGDF has nearly unlimited authority when it comes to protecting the peace of the world. Officers only answer to SGDF HQ, which is where their superiors are located, and are, in practice, given complete authority to deal with a situation as they see fit. This can involve anything minor, like taking prisoners, to something like ordering an air strike on what seems to be a potential insurgent nest.
While they are not technically part of the SGDF, civilian police are essential to the running of society. They are authorized to carry stun guns only, and are not authorized to deal with any live-fire situations. Civilian police take care of situations that are not hazardous, such as speeding tickets and fines for various misdemeanors.
All weapons used by the SGDF now are biometrically sensitive. For each one, the biometrics of a single soldier are coded into the weapon, and only that soldier can operate the weapon. In some cases, the biometrics for an entire squad are encoded into the weapon, allowing the entire squad free usage. Effectively, it makes it impossible for anyone other than the authorized personnel to use the weapon. All weapons are also built with a nanocompound in the material of the rifle. This does absolutely nothing until a very specific electromagnetic signal received by the nanomachines, upon which they will ignite and turn the entire weapon into a carbon husk, destroying it. This extra precaution is to prevent any rebel groups from obtaining SGDF weaponry and using it by disabling the biometric scanner.
As a general rule, the SGDF favors advanced non-lethal weaponry. Lethal weaponry is by no means discouraged, but most situations will end better if the opponent is still alive at the end of it. While caution must be exercised due to the adverse effects some non-lethal weaponry has on cloned organs and cybernetics, it is no less dangerous to the target than a bullet through the chest. The only issues arise when an innocent is subdued in this manner and there are long-term complications, but those situations are uncommon.
The standard SGDF combat apparel consists of two pieces. First, there is the bodysuit, which is a neck-to-toe suit, excluding boots and gloves, that has armored skin on top of a suit of synthetic muscles. This assists with manual labor and provides basic protection from weather, injury, and chemical weapons. For power to various systems, there is an integrated battery sewn into the suit. On top of this suit is the second piece, which consists of a tactical vest and any other extra equipment. The HUD of the SGDF helmets plugs into the suit’s battery, as do any other electronics that they may be equipped with.
Vespa:
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The Vespa are the main group of terrorist insurgents, as they have been labeled by the SGDF and every media source in the world. Run by someone calling himself “Archangel”, the Vespa are the most effective, as well as best trained, group of insurgents. That does not mean they are superior their opponents, however. The Syrin Global Defense Forces have the advantage in both numbers and armaments, and their training is above that of the Vespa because of the secrecy the Vespa have to operate in. The Vespa mainly operate in covert operations, lots of stealth, and never engage in open combat unless there is no other alternative. They simply don’t have the numbers to wage open war, nor do they have the vehicles. It is also a lot harder for them to carry out operations because of the surveillance tech that Syris has, although they do manage with their own technology that some have come up with to block SGDF equipment.
Obviously, they are a highly secretive organization, and have nothing operating out in the open. They have various “safehouse” areas around the globe, usually at least one within a few hundred miles of another. Although this may not seem like a lot, any more would likely get detected. Even now they run a high risk of detection, and usually get found every once in a while. While the safehouses are there, though, it does not mean that everyone lives there. Most Vespa appear to be civilians, living a normal life. They each have normal jobs, some have families. This is because they cannot afford to act suspicious, or be detected. Vespa members can be anything, from ordinary construction workers to the CEOs of notable corporations. While there are more of them that are middle-class citizens, pay grade is not a factor when it comes to members. Many move from town to town, job to job, just so they don’t stick out in a single place too long. Those that do live in the safehouses rarely leave, as their job is usually that of a technician or overseer. Approximately .05% of the Vespa live in the safehouses, while the rest is scattered across the world. The total number of active Vespa members is around 703 million, while those that occasionally help them and take part is around 500 million or so. Considering that the world’s population is around 9.5 billion, and around 7.4 billion of them fully support Syris or are part of the organization, this is a small number.
While some of the reasons for people deciding to join when the offer came are undoubtedly selfish, overall people are part of it because of a few things. For one, there have been reports of people vanishing since before the war started, but also at around the same time Syris came to power. This is all condemned by Syris and the SGDF, and according to statements they have been attempting to deal with it for years, but since there haven't been any results, and people, mainly people that don't seem too happy with their society, keep vanishing, from what anyone can tell it's the work of some kind of government organization.
Also, there have been reports of secret executions for insurgents, although there is also no way to confirm these. Usually Syris will make an announcement when something like that is going to happen so that everyone is aware and can protest as they please, but there have been occasions where some SGDF member has spoken out, saying that they were told to carry out an execution on an insurgent to keep them out of the public's eyes. These were a lot more widespread near and after the end of the war, but reports still pop up every once in a while. The same goes for interrogations that utilize torture. As with the vanishing people, Syris condemns both of these acts and will supposedly punish anyone they catch performing such a thing. Since there is almost nothing that comes to light that says they actually have done this, though, it remains a bit suspicious.
Then, of course, are acts of unnecessary violence carried out by soldiers. Most of them are good, or so it seems, but there are always those that want to complete whatever their mission is at any cost, even if it means taking the lives of a civilian or two. As I'm sure you can imagine, something like this is always a cause for the public to get riled up, and since it happens more than people might want, there are a some that think some of the SGDF doesn't necessarily care about the safety of the people.
Apart from things that actually have to do with people getting hurt, killed, or vanishing, there's the whole money thing. Since Syris has control over the world's economy, they have control of the money, and it came to light a few years after the end of the war that a great deal of money appeared to be getting funneled to Syris accounts.The official story is that this is being used to pay all of the government employees, including SGDF members, but when the reported amount going is compared to the average salaries of the people it is supposed to be paying, it didn't really add up. When the inquiry came up, it was also added that it was used for "special projects", but when asked what those were the only answer that really came up was the Spire. Given what it could do in something like the 2045 attack, the thought that Syris might be constructing something else like it made a large number of conspiracy theories spring up, most of them detailing some kind of military takeover of society by as early as 2070.
Like all organizations, nobody in the Vespa is perfectly moral, and many don’t care who dies, as long as their goal gets accomplished. While it is not common practice, they have killed civilians before, although it is not a common occurrence and is typically frowned upon.
Vespa does not have a set ranking system. Most “ranks” are determined by the one who is in command of the Vespa cell in each specific area, although what they normally do is just assign titles according to what the person can do.
Most Vespa insurgents fight with either old, pre-war weaponry or weaponry that has been put together by a member that is specialized in making custom weapons. This is not as good as it sounds, for custom simply refers to making weapons out of whatever is available. Such weapons are usually effective, but they have the downside of breaking more easily than regular weapons. Nevertheless, the majority of weaponry used by the Vespa are either these makeshift ones or older models. SGDF weaponry is nearly impossible to get their hands on, which means they are severely outgunned by those they are opposing.
Typically, there is little armor for Vespa members. Many have tactical vests or other various equipment that they have kept since before the war, and there are others who have managed to steal some from the SGDF. For the most part, though, members actually tend to go unarmored. This gives them an easier time of moving around, an easier time in blending in during an escape, and the drop in protection is almost negligent due to the power of SGDF weaponry. Older armor can block something like a tranquilizer dart or a knife, however, and that is why some members choose to wear it. Most do not wear more than a concealed vest.
The Vespa are the main group of terrorist insurgents, as they have been labeled by the SGDF and every media source in the world. Run by someone calling himself “Archangel”, the Vespa are the most effective, as well as best trained, group of insurgents. That does not mean they are superior their opponents, however. The Syrin Global Defense Forces have the advantage in both numbers and armaments, and their training is above that of the Vespa because of the secrecy the Vespa have to operate in. The Vespa mainly operate in covert operations, lots of stealth, and never engage in open combat unless there is no other alternative. They simply don’t have the numbers to wage open war, nor do they have the vehicles. It is also a lot harder for them to carry out operations because of the surveillance tech that Syris has, although they do manage with their own technology that some have come up with to block SGDF equipment.
Obviously, they are a highly secretive organization, and have nothing operating out in the open. They have various “safehouse” areas around the globe, usually at least one within a few hundred miles of another. Although this may not seem like a lot, any more would likely get detected. Even now they run a high risk of detection, and usually get found every once in a while. While the safehouses are there, though, it does not mean that everyone lives there. Most Vespa appear to be civilians, living a normal life. They each have normal jobs, some have families. This is because they cannot afford to act suspicious, or be detected. Vespa members can be anything, from ordinary construction workers to the CEOs of notable corporations. While there are more of them that are middle-class citizens, pay grade is not a factor when it comes to members. Many move from town to town, job to job, just so they don’t stick out in a single place too long. Those that do live in the safehouses rarely leave, as their job is usually that of a technician or overseer. Approximately .05% of the Vespa live in the safehouses, while the rest is scattered across the world. The total number of active Vespa members is around 703 million, while those that occasionally help them and take part is around 500 million or so. Considering that the world’s population is around 9.5 billion, and around 7.4 billion of them fully support Syris or are part of the organization, this is a small number.
While some of the reasons for people deciding to join when the offer came are undoubtedly selfish, overall people are part of it because of a few things. For one, there have been reports of people vanishing since before the war started, but also at around the same time Syris came to power. This is all condemned by Syris and the SGDF, and according to statements they have been attempting to deal with it for years, but since there haven't been any results, and people, mainly people that don't seem too happy with their society, keep vanishing, from what anyone can tell it's the work of some kind of government organization.
Also, there have been reports of secret executions for insurgents, although there is also no way to confirm these. Usually Syris will make an announcement when something like that is going to happen so that everyone is aware and can protest as they please, but there have been occasions where some SGDF member has spoken out, saying that they were told to carry out an execution on an insurgent to keep them out of the public's eyes. These were a lot more widespread near and after the end of the war, but reports still pop up every once in a while. The same goes for interrogations that utilize torture. As with the vanishing people, Syris condemns both of these acts and will supposedly punish anyone they catch performing such a thing. Since there is almost nothing that comes to light that says they actually have done this, though, it remains a bit suspicious.
Then, of course, are acts of unnecessary violence carried out by soldiers. Most of them are good, or so it seems, but there are always those that want to complete whatever their mission is at any cost, even if it means taking the lives of a civilian or two. As I'm sure you can imagine, something like this is always a cause for the public to get riled up, and since it happens more than people might want, there are a some that think some of the SGDF doesn't necessarily care about the safety of the people.
Apart from things that actually have to do with people getting hurt, killed, or vanishing, there's the whole money thing. Since Syris has control over the world's economy, they have control of the money, and it came to light a few years after the end of the war that a great deal of money appeared to be getting funneled to Syris accounts.The official story is that this is being used to pay all of the government employees, including SGDF members, but when the reported amount going is compared to the average salaries of the people it is supposed to be paying, it didn't really add up. When the inquiry came up, it was also added that it was used for "special projects", but when asked what those were the only answer that really came up was the Spire. Given what it could do in something like the 2045 attack, the thought that Syris might be constructing something else like it made a large number of conspiracy theories spring up, most of them detailing some kind of military takeover of society by as early as 2070.
Like all organizations, nobody in the Vespa is perfectly moral, and many don’t care who dies, as long as their goal gets accomplished. While it is not common practice, they have killed civilians before, although it is not a common occurrence and is typically frowned upon.
Vespa does not have a set ranking system. Most “ranks” are determined by the one who is in command of the Vespa cell in each specific area, although what they normally do is just assign titles according to what the person can do.
Most Vespa insurgents fight with either old, pre-war weaponry or weaponry that has been put together by a member that is specialized in making custom weapons. This is not as good as it sounds, for custom simply refers to making weapons out of whatever is available. Such weapons are usually effective, but they have the downside of breaking more easily than regular weapons. Nevertheless, the majority of weaponry used by the Vespa are either these makeshift ones or older models. SGDF weaponry is nearly impossible to get their hands on, which means they are severely outgunned by those they are opposing.
Typically, there is little armor for Vespa members. Many have tactical vests or other various equipment that they have kept since before the war, and there are others who have managed to steal some from the SGDF. For the most part, though, members actually tend to go unarmored. This gives them an easier time of moving around, an easier time in blending in during an escape, and the drop in protection is almost negligent due to the power of SGDF weaponry. Older armor can block something like a tranquilizer dart or a knife, however, and that is why some members choose to wear it. Most do not wear more than a concealed vest.
Character Sheet:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Faction: (SGDF or Vespa)
Weapon: (Of choice. It can change over the course of the roleplay.)
Specialization: (Completely optional. If you do want to specialize in a particular field, you will be better than most in that field but slightly below average in everything else.)
History:
Note: For SGDF characters, you cannot be the rank of Captain or higher.
Also, I would like a balance of SGDF and Vespa characters.
Character List:
Auria Silvandros - Vespa - Inferi
Kristina Pelagius - SGDF - Inferi
Mission Sterling - SGDF - napsii
Ciel Cruxell - Vespa - Icaelus
Andrew Jackson - Vespa - jayjaycaps
Leo Parker "Reaper" - SGDF - losdiablo
Kendrick Mendoza - Vespa - MiscChaos
Jonathan "Jon" Edge - SGDF - Zender_Solarheart
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